Where there is smoke, there is usually fire- and Friday's news might the first sign of things to come.

Cliff Lee will not make his scheduled started against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, the Phillies announced during their game on Friday. The team cited a stiff neck as the reason Lee will miss the game.

Raul Valdes will make the start in place of Lee.

Losers of five straight going into Friday's game, the chances of the Phillies selling are only increasing. Lee suddenly being scratched from the game is only fueling fire that the ace could be one of the players on the move.

"Although we don't have any desire to move a guy like that because we view him as someone who will be key to our future, I am a businessperson as well and I'll be a good listener," said Amaro.

Lee is without a question the Phillies biggest trade chip. He is one of the top pitchers in the league and would instantly turn a championship contender into one of the favorites to win it.The fact that he has been an outstanding playoff performer only increases his value to a team looking to make a run this year.

Moving Lee would give the Phillies some financial freedom as it would free them from the five-year, $120 million dollar deal he signed two years ago. It would also land the Phillies- hopefully- a top prospect.

If the Phillies do move Lee, it would be the second time they have traded him in order to rebuild their farm system. Lee missing his next start could be an indication the team is trying to protect him from injury incase they do decide to go that way.